Aqua Fanatic

WELCOME

2012-06-22T20:24:00.002+05:00

Welcome to Aqua Fanatic blog, the blog is dedicated to aquarium hobby having profiles of fresh water fish species, raising and caring articles, tips, DIY aquarium projects and lots more. It is a centralized location of information collected from different books, websites, blogs and forums. All content provided on this blog is for educational and informational

Brichardi Cichlid - Profile

2011-07-15T21:46:00.001+05:00

Scientific Name(s) : Neolamprologus Brichardi Common Name(s) : Fairy Cichlid Brichardi, Lyretail Cichlid Family : Cichlidae Species Type: : African Cichlids, Lake Tanganyika Maximum Size : 8 inches Natural Habitat : Lake Tanganyika Minimum Tank Size : 20 gallons Tank Region

Breeding Bettas

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PREPARATION Prepare the food cultures: Getting Bettas to spawn is the easy part: raising the fry is more difficult. Consequently, it is best to begin any breeding program by developing a rich culture of micro-organisms such as "infusoria" and rotifers and a culture of micro-worms and brine shrimp. "Infusoria" is a term that is used to refer to micro-organisms such as

Types of Betta

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The Betta has been bred in many different types, having a variety of different colours, colour patterns and tail forms. The selective breeding began in S.E. Asia long ago, with breeding of the Plakat Morh, the true Fighting Fish of Thailand, Plakat Khmer, the Cambodian colour form, and the Plakat Cheen, the long-finned, ornamental variety. Modern breeding programmes have greatly extended the

Betta Anatomy

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External Anatomy Internal Anatomy Bettas have seven fins, namely, two pairs of paired fins- the pectoral fins and the ventral fins, and three unpaired fins- the dorsal fin, the anal fin and the caudal (or tail) fin. The pectoral fins are small and are usually uncoloured. They can be seen actively beating near the gill covers. The caudal fin and the pectorals do most of the

Crayfish Anatomy

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Internal anatomy of a crayfish: edible freshwater crustacean, with pincers on the two forelegs. Encephalon: site of the mental functions of a crayfish. Stomach: part of the digestive tract between the esophagus and the intestine. Heart: blood-pumping organ of the crayfish. Gonad: sex gland of a crayfish. Extensor muscles: muscle that extends the tail of the crayfish. Anus:

A homemade filter for tiny tanks

2011-07-10T02:58:00.000+05:00

written by: Matt Lichter This is a small zeolite filter I've used in tiny, temporary tanks. Right now I'm using it in a 2 gallon tadpole tank, stocked with a few tiny tads. I wanted some type of filtration, but didn't have the time or energy to go through the cycling process before introducing the tads. I figured I would just use zeolite, since for the short term that seemed easiest to me. Since

Food for tropical fishes

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LIVE FOODS 1.Crustaceans Brine Shrimp (Artemia salina) Brine shrimp is one of the most popular live foods in the hobby. Most brine shrimp available come from San Francisco or the Great Salt Lake. Brine shrimp are available in live, frozen, and freeze-died forms. Brine shrimp eggs are widely available for home cultivation. The young nauplii are excellent food for fry. Adult brine shrimp are

Powder Blue Gourami

2011-07-03T18:58:00.001+05:00

Scientific Name(s) : Colisa lalia, Trichogaster lalius, richopodus lalius Common Name(s) : Powder Blue Gourami, Blue Dwarf Gourami Family : Belontiidae Species Type: : Labyrinth Fish Maximum Size : 3.5 inches Life Span : 5 years Natural Habitat : Ganges Delta, India Minimum Tank Size : 10

Zipper Loach - Profile

2011-07-03T18:09:00.000+05:00

Scientific Name(s) : Acanthocobitis botia, Botia nebulosa Common Name(s) : Striped Loach, Zipper Loach Family : Balitoridae Species Type: : Asian Loaches Maximum Size : 4 inches Life Span : 5 years Natural Habitat : Asian Rivers Minimum Tank Size : 20 gallons Tank Region : Bottom

Feeding the growing Guppy

2011-07-03T01:59:00.000+05:00

As a guppy grows, so does his variety of foods!It is easy to overfeed adult Guppies. While Guppies can eat and eat, they should not be fed as much as they can eat. Males will develop a noticeable - and unhealthy - "pot belly", a bulge in the chest area. This is a result of feeding a rich diet high in fat including beef heart, which, of course, is not the natural course for a fish (how many

Guppies FAQs

2011-07-03T00:56:00.004+05:00

All new guppy-keepers have similar, exciting questions. Read below for the answers. Question 1: How soon can guppies multiply?Females mature at about 3 months of age, perhaps sooner in a warmer tank. Males sexually mature somewhat sooner. The males will develop a modified, pointed anal fin called gonopodium, after several weeks. The male with the least desirable traits often impregnates the

Breeding Guppies

2011-07-03T00:41:00.000+05:00

There many, many different ways to involve yourself in the hobby of breeding guppies. Many people start out with an interest in the new fish they have acquired since they are beautiful and seem to reproduce with reckless abandon. As they start to save every batch of fish they possibly can, they soon find that they need more and more tanks. Often this guppy enthusiast will sell extra guppies to

Blue Gourami - Profile

2011-07-02T18:59:00.002+05:00

Scientific Name(s) : Trichogaster trichopterus Common Name(s) : Blue Gourami, Three Spot Gourami, Opaline Gourami Family : Belontiidae Species Type : Labyrinth Fish Maximum Size : 4.5 inches Life Span : 6 years Natural Habitat : Lakes in Malaysia, Thailand, Burma and Vietnam Minimum Tank Size : 20

Guppy - Profile

2011-06-30T00:13:00.006+05:00

Scientific Name(s) : Poecilia reticulata Common Name(s) : Guppy, Fancy Guppy Family : Poeciliidae Species Type : Livebearers Maximum Size : 2.5 inches Life Span : 3 years Natural Habitat : Central American swamps and lakes Minimum Tank Size : 10 gallons Tank Region : All over

Betta FAQs

2011-06-29T21:51:00.001+05:00

Below are some common questions and answers, gathered from different sources, about Betta Fish : Why does my Siamese Fighting fish lie on the bottom of the tank? Answer: This is normally a sign of less than perfect water conditions or the fish may have an illness. Checking the nitrate levels of your water will show if they are too high, if so do more regular water changes. Why do male Siamese

Keeping Betta Fish In a bowl

2011-06-29T21:39:00.001+05:00

If you'd like the pleasure of a beautiful fish but don't have the space for a large aquarium, a fish bowl may be just the solution you need to bring a finny friend to your home. While it is true that a small fish bowl is not the best home for any type of fish, FISH BOWLS DO WORK if you get the right size, the right fish, and provide it with appropriate care and maintenance. Take note however,

Activated Carbon

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